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Are leggings ‘appropriate’? United Airlines steps into dress-code debate

There’s no question that leggings have moved up in the world, but many companies just won’t accept them. Read More

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Workers respond more to peer pressure than they do to higher salary or bonuses

Want to change behavior at your company? Use social means, not financial ones. Read More

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This is why creating habits is so difficult

It takes hard work … Read More

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Pandora the cat is ‘exemplary,’ detailed performance review says

Pandora gets the detailed, glowing performance review every human wants. Read More

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Your sad desk lunch is making you poor and fat

With spring coming, al fresco office dining will tempt you. But it will also cost you. Read More

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Attention, complainers: Venting at work makes you feel even worse

You’re not complaining because you’re unhappy; you’re unhappy because you’re complaining. Read More

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Tech companies don’t need any more diversity, say employees

Tech workers look around, see others like themselves, and believe the hard work has been done. Read More

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I wear the same outfit every day, and it makes me a better leader | Ladders

‘The more work I have to do, the less I want to think about what I am wearing.’ … Read More

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The elaborate future funeral of Queen Elizabeth II can teach companies a lot

From death to sickness to the end of civilization, succession planning helps every team. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.